Summer Week 1

I love summer! Absolutely love summer! The feeling of freedom!

I actually felt like I could enjoy my Sunday. No grading. No entering grades. No copy machine! Free.

However, before we know it summer will pass in the blink of an eye. I want my blog to serve as a daily journal to record my daily activities. I used to journal in my calendar. I think this is something I picked up from my grandfather. I always enjoyed a quick glance at Pa-Paws calendar to read his happenings.

I encourage all of you to start blogging. Especially if you have little ones. Record videos and pictures and post for your family to follow. Blogs at blogspot.com are free!

My mother's four month check up is today. Please pray she will remain cancer free!

Monday, June 8, 2009 ~ Met with workshop assistant. Workshop was canceled. Spent the day talking with Kristen from New York, Carli from Ohio, Melissa from Colorado and Sarah from Texas.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 ~ Road trip! Sarah and I drove to Lake Michigan.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 ~ Went to Gerald Ford Museum.

Thursday, June 11, 2009 ~ Went to Robinettes Apple Haus. Took pictures of apple & cherry trees. Went to Meijer Gardens. Absolutely beautiful!

Friday, June 12, 2009 ~ Unpacked. Cleaned.

Saturday, June 13, 2009 ~ Josh and I went on a date. Edited pictures and googled house plans.

Sunday, June 14, 2009 ~ Edited pictures and worked on house ideas. Celebrated Hannah's birthday.

Amy Wenzel Workshop, Day 2 Continued...

{please note the workshop was canceled due to a medical emergency}

Sarah and I left the hotel with high expectations for our little adventure to Saugatuck and Grand Haven.

While I did not find Lake Michigan on my top 10 list, it was nice to get out of the hotel. The air is fragrant, the blooms are beautiful and the animals are cute.

Tomorrow we are going to learn all there is to know about Gerald Ford. {You can see the museum from our hotel window.}

Amy Wenzel Workshop, Day 2

Sarah and I asked several locals suggestions on what we should do for the day. Everyone we talked to suggested Saugatuck, MI


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Amy Wenzel Workshop, Day 1

Sarah and I were off to the workshop mixer on Sunday night. We were excited yet nervous. As we entered the elevator I asked the "stranger" how she thought we looked. Did we look over dressed? Too conservative?

Come to find out the stranger on the elvator was Carli, she was also attending the Amy Wenzel workshop.

While at the mixer, Amy Wenzel explained an unfortunate event that involved her husband. As the event unfolded we received news that Amy's husband David has a brain tumor and they were doing surgery in the morning.

We met yesterday morning to discuss that the workshop had to be canceled. Please, please, please take time to pray for Amy & David. (you can read his blog for more information).

So here we are.

Yesterday, Sarah and I joined three other ladies from New York, Ohio & Colorado to discuss different programs we use, how we do business, etc. I guess you could say we had our own "mini workshop."

I called Continental Airlines to see how much it would cost to fly home early. $630. Can you believe that? I proceeded to tell him my thoughts and he told me I could have read the "fine print/rules." Round trip flight when we purchased three months ago $328.30. Now one way home $630. PLUS the $15 luggage fee.

As if we are not down enough, Josh called this morning to tell me that Henry had a seizure. And I am not home...

Due to the cost of the plane ticket home, we are here to enjoy our stay.

Do's & Don'ts

I am a big fan of Glamour's Do's & Dont's.

Today while walking around the 40th Annual Festival of the Arts....
{panties}

I am off!

Tomorrow I will join my friend Sarah Shalley to attend the Amy Wenzel workshop in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

I have been anxiously waiting for this "new beginning." For tomorrow begin writing a new chapter in my life.

Announcements, a new look and a studio lurk around the corner.

I will return emails and phone calls next Monday.

Catching Up

I have been trying to update my blog. Playing catch up can be a fun game.
More sessions to add: John & Jessica's Wedding & Harrison's Senior Portraits.

Gillifian/Johnson, Wedding
Amber, Senior (check)
Chancie, Senior (check)
Katie, Senior (check)
Anna, Senior
Meagan, Senior (check)
Amber, Senior
Chase, Senior (check)
Kaleb, Senior (check)
Stephen, Senior (check)
Jessica, Bridal
Stephanie & Jean, Engagement
Stephanie, Bridal
Mayo, Family Portrait Session (check)
Davis, Newborn
Smira, Wedding